It is so touching when people are kind, just for the sake of it and not for any material reward. How lovely for someone to bring a touch of happiness to those in need. Wishing you and your dad lots of positive thoughts. Juliex

Aww, how lovely :-). Hospitals can be such boring places, a bit of music must make all the difference. I hope your dad is feeling better soon and I'm glad he enjoyed his Rachmaninoff and Bach. I'm quite partial to both of them too!

Aw that's lovely Sue, we too have a young man who plays the piano for the residents and clients where I work. He comes to the day unit on a Wednesday and the clients love it, they sing along and it brightens their day. :)

Before my Mom was in a long term care facility my daughter additioned for a singing group and was accepted. Turns out that they practiced songs and a bit of dance and then they went to nursing homes in the area to perform. I attended every single performance and the excitement and pleasure that their music brought to the residents brought me to tears every time. I am so happy that someone brought the gift of music to your Dad and that he enjoyed it.Hugs

Somehow I missed that your Dad had taken ill. I am so sorry and I hope he is getting stronger everyday. Bless the young man who played for him, he will never know what a blessing he is. Hang in there, your stress level must be very high right now,Sending you a hug,Meredith

What a touching story of a wonderful young man and his music. I was in the hospital recently and a woman was rolling a harp along and I asked if she played for people and she asked if we wanted to hear a song, and I was amazed but said yes, please! So, she unloaded it and played us a song. Then she said that the family of patients need care too. Wonderful people! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

That is so wonderful Sue and what a blessing for your lovely Dad and the other patients! Music is such an important part of life and how soothing for those in hospital, especially when they hear music from their favourite composers! Take care of yourself Sue! Love, Joy xo

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